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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.03.26 Council MinutesRegular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2026 Page 1 of 4 City of Farmington Regular Council Meeting Minutes Monday, August 3, 2026 The City Council met in regular session on Monday August 3, 2026, at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lien called the meeting to order at 7 pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Lien led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Lien Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Steve Wilson, and Phil Windschitl Members Absent: Councilmember Cordes Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator David Chanski, Assistant City Administrator Amy Schmidt, City Attorney Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Nate Siem, Police Chief John Powell, Public Works Director Melissa Geis, City Clerk 4. APPROVE AGENDA Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Windschitl to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1 Application for Gambling Event Permit for Farmington Youth Basketball Association- Raffle 6.2 Appointment to Rambling River Center Advisory Board 6.3 Minutes of the July 20, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2026 Page 2 of 4 6.4 Minutes of the July 06, 2026 Joint Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council Work Session. 6.5 Payment of Claims 6.6 Donation from Will Kelley to the Rambling River Center 6.7 Donation of a Scoreboard and Player Lockers for the Schmitz-Maki Arena from Farmington Youth Hockey Association 6.8 Receive Quotes and Award a Contract for the 2026 Shade Tree Bond Grant Ash Tree and Stump Removals 6.9 Settlement of Claim, City of Farmington v. A Pool Day, LLC, John Carmean and Erin Carmean Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. AWARD OF CONTRACT 9. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS 12. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS The following citizen(s) addressed the Council:  David Pritzlaff, Farmington  Caroline Kiefer, Castle Rock Township  Mike Kiefer, Castle Rock Township 13. CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE City Attorney Schmidt addressed a point from the Special Joint Meeting, that under the Open Meeting Law you cannot deviate from the published agenda. That is why she interjected when Citizens were commenting in the meeting. Commissioner Windschitl reminded everyone that Dakota County Fair starts next week and hopes everyone gets out there and enjoy the event. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Bernatz shared that Nation Night Out is tomorrow, August 4 th. She hoped to get to see people in their neighborhoods with the Police and Fire Departments. Councilmember Wilson congratulated the new Firefighters; Indigo. Ryan, Paul, Chandler, and Andrew and welcomed Tim Nielsen and Aasa Just back to the Fire Department. Councilmember Wilson then spoke about how he would like all Councilmembers to be aware of surrounding communities and what they are doing regarding the data centers with proposing potential bans, setbacks, specific guidelines, single use type in industrial zones. He asked what happens to the buildings after their useful life cycle is over? He is concerned they may turn into blighted properties. He thought about considering having a decommissioning fund in place, and certain ordinances in place for if it’s use changes. Eagan, Rosemount, Apple Valley and Lakeville have all made significant activities regarding Data Centers. He would favor a moratorium for future projects until we have additional knowledge of water usage, electricity and, other environmental impacts. He discussed the City of Rosemount putting future projects on hold until after their initial project is studied. He wants to continue having conversations and working together to study the long-term effects to the community. City Clerk Geis shared that City Hall will be open for early voting on Saturday 9:00 - 3:00 pm, and the Primary Election is Tuesday, August 11 th from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Director Powell stated the Mill and Overlay project is out for bid, he anticipates having the bids to present at the next meeting. Director Omlid spoke about the new issue of the Farmington Currents that has been delivered. She highlighted that they still have openings in the youth football program for kindergarten through 8th grade, registration closes next Wednesday, August 12th. Chief Price said he is excited for National Night Out tomorrow; it is the Fire Departments favorite time, they enjoy having all the different foods from all the different venues. Chief Siem shared an update on the Police Department Expansion Remodel and Design, they continue to have design meetings for mechanical, plumbing, interior design and are conducting interviews on Wednesday for Construction Managers.